Arts and Science

The Faculty of Arts and Science currently has these departments:- Department of Agribusiness, Department of Pastoral Theology, Department of Community Nutrition and Department of Information Technology

Department of Agribusiness

The department focuses on improving agribusiness innovations based on existing technologies. Agriculture is the major source of livelihood to 80% of the Kenyan population. It contributes 25% of GDP and 70% of Kenyan's employment. Agricultural growth is a catalyst to expansion in other sectors. Agribusiness covers all business activities from farm to consumers. It encompasses the supply of agricultural inputs, the production and transformation of agricultural products, and the distribution of goods to final consumers.

Department of Pastoral Theology

1st Peter 4:10-12

Background

Great Lakes University of Kisumu (Gluk) is an Interdenominational Evangelical Christian Institution. It is a product of Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development and is highly known for its unique methods of program delivery, action research and community services in community Health Development as well as a strong theologically and biblically based study. The department of Theology, in particular, draws students mainly from Christian evangelical churches in Africa and beyond.

Courses offered

•    Certificate in Theology (2 Semesters-Minimum units 12 )

KCSE with a mean grade of C- or its equivalent

•    Diploma in Theology (4 Semesters-Minimum units 24 )

KCSE with a mean grade of C or its equivalent

•    Bachelor of Theology (8 Semesters-Minimum Units 48)

KCSE with a mean grade of C+ or Diploma in Theology with distinction or credit from a recognized theological college.

•    Bachelor of Theology - Christian Counseling Option
•    Bachelor of Theology - Chaplaincy Studies Option
•    Bachelor of Arts – Christian leadership option
•    Masters in Theology (6 Semesters) (Offered in collaboration with the Great Lakes University of Goma-DRC). A bachelor degree from a recognized University.

The areas of emphasis and specifications include:

•    Practical Ministry - Systematic Theology
•    Church History - Biblical Studies (OT emphasis or NT emphasis)
•    Masters of Arts in Christian Ministry - with the following options
•    Practical Ministry - Leadership
•    Christian Counseling

Admission Procedures and information

•    Application forms can be picked from our Kisumu (Milimani &Kibos) and Nairobi Campus.
•    Gluk runs on a tri-semester academic calendar with three admissions namely, Jan., May and September.
•    Gluk runs both full time and part time classes and holiday classes are conducted during the months of April, August and December – on a ministry-based learning program.

For More Information Contact:
HoD – Theology; Gluk Main Campus, P.O Box, phone no. O57-2023972/2024871

Staff Areas of specialization

Prof. Dan Kaseje PhD (Liverpool U.S.A) Public Health & Theological studies
Dr. Jack U. Kamiruka PhD (Stellenbosch, South Africa) Systematic Theology
Pst. Jack Otieno Obongo M.A.(Egerton) Guidance and Counseling
Ms. Berther Kute Bed.,MEd (Maseno) Educational Leadership
Rev. Boniface Obondi MTS (VTS U.S.A) Theological Studies & Hebrew

Adjunct

Prof. Watson Omulokoli PhD (Leeds U.K) Church History
Dr. Aloo Mojola PhD (Nairobi) Philosophy & O.T Hebrew
Mr. James Dejong M.A ( Columbia) Missiology
Pst. Felix Musa ( Biola U.S.A) New Testament -Greek

Interns

Pst. Peter Otieno Raburu (MTh Candidate)
Pst . Philip Otieno Miruka (MTh Candidate)

Part-time (school based) courses which will be offered in August 2011 Vocation

a) Certificate in Theology
b) Diploma in Theology
c) Bachelor of Theology)
d) Bachelor of Theology - Christian Counseling Option
e) Bachelor of Theology - Chaplaincy Studies Option
f) Bachelor of Arts – Christian leadership option

e) Masters in Theology (6 Semesters) (Offered in collaboration with the Great Lakes University of Goma-DRC). A bachelor degree from a recognized University
The areas of emphasis and specifications include:
•    Practical Ministry - Systematic Theology
•    Church History - Biblical Studies (OT emphasis or NT emphasis)

g) Masters of Arts in Christian Ministry - with the following options
•    Practical Ministry - Leadership
•    Christian Counseling

Department of Community Nutrition

The department of Nutrition is concerned with planning appropriate foods and supplements of the maintenance of normal individual and community health (infancy, childhood, adulthood and old age), and during different types of illness. It also deals with the assessment of nutritional status of individuals and communities.
Graduates of community nutrition program are employed in hospitals, hotels, universities, schools and other catering facilities. They are also self-employed as consultants
Department of Information Technology
The department addresses the need for Africa to harness IT for increased productivity and effectiveness in all sectors of the economy. Students are expected to use the knowledge gained to analyze, design, and implement solutions to a wide range of real-world problems.

Fee structure

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
Course Duration 2 semesters
Offered during April, August & December vocations

First semester
Educ 500 Fundamentals of the Christian Faith
Educ 501 History of Education
Educ 502 Introduction to Educational Psychology
Educ 503 Human Growth and Development (child and adult)
Educ 504 Principles of Guidance and Counseling
Educ 505 Curriculum studies
Educ 506 Sociology of Education
Educ 507 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education

Second Semester
Educ 508 Research Methods in Education
Educ 509 Emerging contemporary issues in Education
Educ 600 Educational Administration and Management
Educ 601 Environmental Education
Educ 602 General Methods and Principles of Teaching
Educ 603 Education, Communication and Technology I
Educ 604 Education, Communication and Technology II (Prere. Educ 603)

Electives/ at least two be enrolled for
Educ 605 Methods of Teaching Mathematics
Educ 606 Methods of Teaching Geography
Educ 607 Methods of Teaching Christian Religious Education
Educ 608 Methods of Teaching French
Educ 609 Methods of Teaching Kiswahili
Educ 611 Methods of Teaching History
Educ 612 Methods of Teaching Music
Educ 613 Methods of Teaching English Language
Educ 614 Methods of Teaching Literature in English

FEE STRUCTURE